20/12/2025
Better late than never. As 2025 draws to a close, we are sharing the first in a short series of posts highlighting the work of the London Bangladeshi Health Partnership (LBHP) this year and the collaboration, people, community leadership and system allyship that make this work possible.
We will be spotlighting key moments from the year. The first is Riyad Karimâs contribution at the London Anti-Racism Collaboration for Health (LARCH) Learning & Engagement event (22 January 2025) on âCo-production and allyship with the Bangladeshi community.â
In his role as Assistant Director for Community Engagement and Health Equity, NHS England NHS London, Riyad shared learning from LBHPâs partnership approach to advancing health equity for Bangladeshi communities in London, with priorities including:
âĸ Immunisation and vaccination
âĸ Cancer screening
âĸ Prevention
âĸ Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
LBHP brings together NHS, local authority, VCSE, faith and community partners to advance health equity for Bangladeshi communities across London.
LBHP is grounded in the 3Ts model of community engagementâTrusted Leaders, Trusted Places, Trusted Voicesâdeveloped by Riyad with VCSE partners and place, system and regional colleagues.
The approach centres on building trust through:
working alongside trusted faith and community-rooted leadership
In meeting people and delivering support in familiar, trusted community settings
amplifying credible, community-specific trusted voices and channels to support accurate information, strengthen confidence, and improve access and uptake
Please take a moment to listen to this informative clip from the LARCH event, kindly shared by the Health Innovation Network:
âĄī¸ https://vimeo.com/1064712732
LBHP highlights how trust-based place/system/community partnerships can strengthen prevention, improve access, and reduce avoidable inequalities.
With thanks to partners and colleagues including DrSharmin Adam Zara (LBHP Co-Chair), Voice4Change England, Bashir Uddin (LBHP Delivery Partner), Housing Association, Khasruz Zaman (LBHP Vice Chair), Barts Health NHS Trust, NHS North East London , North East London Cancer Alliance.
Find out more about LARCH: anti-racism.london